Chris Stovall Brown Tonight! Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 4.19.2018
Dave says,
Thursday, I’m wired to join Mr. Chris “Stovall” Brown at the Rummie. Chris and I have been whooping it up often lately and we have a nice little thing going, musically (see next paragraph). We have a lot of groovie toons and often the jokes fly like under-inflated footballs.
http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html
Mr. Mike Clarke, former L.A. drummer and Delbert Mclinton sideman will join us and fill the loose moments with a tutorial on Esalen hair gel. 830 to 1130.
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
http://www.therhumbline.com/calendar/
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CEDAR ROCK GARDENS OPENING TODAY!
You never know what beautiful pollinator you will encounter while shopping at Cedar Rock Gardens!
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Sunflower, Cedar Rock Gardens
For more information visit Cedar Rock Gardens website here and see post from earlier this week.
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Visitors from the Berkshires
A delightful couple from the Berkshires of Western Mass.
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Lane’s Cove at dusk
While we curse at Mother Nature this morning for not getting the memo that it was spring….we can give her props for the beautiful skies last night at Lanes Cove! 
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Oysters Around Town Updated!
As promised, GMG Jimmy and I drove ourselves all over the Cape seeking $1.50 or less Oysters for you faithful readers. Here’s a handy chart. ONLY Oysters that are $1.50 or less are included when they are offered consistently on a particular day of the week. NOT occasional specials if you can’t depend on what day of the week oysters might or might not be offered.
This chart includes only $1.50 or less Oysters offered on specific days of the week on a regular basis
Update from Short and Main–shortandmain@captjoe06 yes, we have it regularly every day! We currently have dollar oysters every day from 5-6PM, and again from 9-10PM Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 10-11PM Friday & Saturday. Closed Tuesdays
Restaurants for oysters click here for Word document
We had a good time visiting with the various wait staff and bartenders. Thanks to all for their input!
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Acoustic Night at Feather & Wedge – Thursday, April 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Acoustic Night at Feather & Wedge – Thursday, April 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Andrew James, returns to Feather & Wedge Thursday, April 19. Andrew has an extensive set list of original music and covers by artists including Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Tracy Chapman, John Mayer and Jack Johnson. Come have dinner and enjoy this very talented artist.
Thursday, April 19
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Reservations suggested.
978.999.5917
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Waking Up To Temps In The 30s Again Like…
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SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT GLOUCESTER BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY – APPLY NOW!
Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is still accepting students for its upcoming class of 2019. Classes begin in September. There are no math or science prerequisites needed – all high school graduates between the ages of 18 and 26 are encouraged to apply!
Visit our website or contact Education Director John Doyle at 978.491.5968 or john.doyle@gmgi.org to learn more about our unique, hands-on training program.
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A Sad Arrival Home by Unknown Photographer
This photograph shows the arrival of one of Gloucester’s own, Michael Grella, 21, at Logan Airport in March. Michael, who grew up in Gloucester, enlisted in the Army after graduating High School and held the rank of Specialist.
The photographer is unknown, but was a passenger on the American Airlines flight. Michael’s sister, Jessica Grella, recently posted the photo on her Facebook page, in hopes of finding out who the photographer is. She gave me permission to send it to Good Morning Gloucester.
In the photo you can see the gathering of escorts, Logan Airport Fire Department, State Police, TSA, and family to the right, paying their respects. Many people on the plane had their hands over their hearts, and more paid their respects in the terminal.
Jessica wrote, “I would love to know who the person was who took this photo and thank them. It’s almost like you can see heaven opening up for Michael. Mike, we miss you so much.”
Thanks Joey
Terry
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BRIAR BARN INN: EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW FOR GMG READERS – LUXURIOUS NEW COUNTRY INN ESTATE COMING TO THE ESSEX COASTAL SCENIC BYWAY (AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS, TOO!)
My friend Briar Fandetti Forsythe is building a luxurious country inn estate in Rowley, on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. The grand opening for Briar Barn Inn is scheduled for November. Last week I toured the Inn with Briar, while it is still under construction.
Set against a bucolic background, everything about Briar Barn Inn embodies relaxation, luxury, and comfort, from the full service restaurant to the art gallery, spa, and swimming pool. Designed by architect Gerald Fandetti, with interiors by artist Charlotte Forsythe, stunning and elegant architectural details abound.
Each wing of the Inn has a unique theme, and design to suit the theme–an elegant silo turned library for example–and each wing has a common area with gorgeous soaring vaulted ceilings. The guest rooms surround an inner courtyard; every guest room is actually a suite, with beautiful arching entryways leading from bedroom to living area, and every room has its own fireplace!
Stay tuned- more updates on the Inn’s progress to come!
Construction photos of the Inn ~
The restaurant at the Inn is a beautifully designed post and beam barn, and will not only be open year round, but the rustically elegant decor also makes the perfect setting for weddings and special events. Ben Lightbody, Willowdale Estate’s renowned executive chef, partners with local farms, including Cedar Rock Gardens and Aprilla Farm, to offer the freshest seasonal produce and seafood. The full service restaurant will be open to hotel guests and the community, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, the year round.
Briar Barn Inn is located in Rowley on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway at 101 Main Street (Route 1). For more information about the Inn visit the Briar Barn Inn website here. To book your stay call 978-653-5323.
Artists renderings of Briar Barn Inn ~
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Beautiful Fish: Sturgeon
Large quantities were shipped to Europe from near Ipswich, Mass., in 1635.
The sturgeon makes most of its growth in salt water but enters fresh-water rivers to spawn, as do the salmon, the shad, and the alewife. Nine weighing between 350 pounds and 600 pounds were landed in Portland, Maine, from the South Channel, Georges Bank, Browns Bank, and Western Bank off Nova Scotia during the period 1927-1935. About 12 feet is perhaps the greatest length to be expected today. But 18 feet, reported for New England many years ago, may not have been an exaggeration, for sturgeon as long as that have been reported from Europe also.
The sturgeon is a bottom feeder, rooting in the sand or mud with its snout like a pig (the barbels serving as organs of touch) as it noses up the worms and mollusks on which it feeds and which it sucks into its toothless mouth with considerable amounts of mud.
From Fishes of the Gulf of Maine by Bigelow and Schroeder (1953) online courtesy of MBL/WHOI http://www.gma.org/fogm/Acipenser_sturio.htm
Sturgeon have the curious habit of leaping out of the water. This may explain why: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/21/sports/outdoors-the-lofty-mystery-of-why-sturgeon-leap.html
Al Bezanson
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Gorilla at Franklin park zoo
What a great time at The Franklin Park Zoo. This zoo has been around for a long time. All the animals are well cared for and most have been rescued.
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The Great Gloucester Cleanup
Reminder:
Saturday: April 21, 2018
Where: St. Peters Square ( One Hour at a Time Gang will be there)
Time: 09:00 – 11:00 AM
Please the Flier attached.
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This weeks special guests: Strungout Playboys @ The Rhumb Line 7pm 4.19.2018
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, April 18th – 7pm
My Musical Guest: STRUNGOUT PLAYBOYS!
First time in for the Boston-based Strungout Playboys, a
unique act know for “fusing country and bluegrass with folk
and classic rock”, creating a diverse and highly entertaining
experience. I say, let’s all come this Wednesday and see
what’s making these playboys so strungout! Starts at 7! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
4/25 – Lynn Taylor
5/2 – Tony Frontiero
5/9 – Quentin Callewaert
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Local Artist Naomi Lee is exhibiting her art at The Addison Gilbert Hospital Lobby 298 Washington St, Gloucester, MA Through the month of April, 2018
Naomi Lee
Art to me is a feeling, a thought, an expression and then a creation.
I am a self taught artist inspired by the warmth of the sun, calm of the moon, strength of the wind and the power of the sea.
Even as a child I always went to the ocean to sort out my thoughts
I started painting about ten years ago. I love painting in all mediums and or course working with anything else I see as a creation. Especially nature’s gifts I come across when taking my walks along the shore. Driftwood, shells, sea glass, roses and what ever hits my eye at the moment.
I have been part of the Beverly Art Association, Salem Art Association and have been invited to be part of the Fourth of July Marblehead Art Festival as well as being in the Cabot Street Beverly Art Festival.
I hope you enjoy my art.
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Visitors love the Harbor walk!
Vistors love the Gloucester Harbor walk, along our working water front. They love reading the post from Gloucester, seeing the working boats and sometimes getting a chance to talk to the people who make their living on the waterfront!
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Gloucester Smiles-892
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Sitting in the third seat of van of my wonderful grandchildren
Donna Ardizzoni / Circle Consulting Group 978-526-9222
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Incoming!
This bugger totally drew blood on my finger while trying to steal a fish out of my hand.
Good Morning Gloucester 